Cancer Councils will seek to work closely with governments on continuous improvement in SunSmart work practices

Enhancing early detection and care

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Public education, particularly among people aged over 40

Cancer Councils, allies

As opportunities emerge

Cancer Council Australia to develop and promote strategies through member organisations and its national Skin Cancer Committee

Improved engagement with/support for GPs as frontline in early skin cancer detection

Cancer Councils, allies (e.g. Royal Australian College of GPs)

Ongoing

Cancer Council Australia to further improve strategies for enhancing skin cancer control in primary care, through member organisation interactive GP programs and nationally through its national Skin Cancer Committee

Improved public access to skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, including for people in remote locations

Multiple agencies

As opportunities emerge

Cancer Council Australia/members to develop a strategy to help ensure access to skin cancer diagnosis and treatment is built into the ongoing national health reform process and any jurisdictional opportunities for enhanced service delivery

Achieve a more balanced, evidence-based approach to the risks and benefits of UV exposure